'''GenerationVI'''isthe first generation of the Pokémon series to be exclusively 3D, meaning it is the first in the series to ever require a Nintendo 3DS system. Not very much else is known about it except that the first set of games are known as [[Pokémon X and Y]] version. They are set to release worldwide in October of 2013.

'''Generation VI''' (Japanese: '''第6世代''' ''Dai Roku-sedai'') is the first generation of the [[Pokémon (Franchise)|Pokémon]] series to be exclusively 3D and overall sixth generation of main series game. It was announced on 4th January 2013 with announcement of [[Pokémon X and Y]]. This generation started with Pokémon X and Y in 2013, following with [[Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire]] in 2014. This generation features a new region called [[Kalos]], inspired by France, and the return of the [[Hoenn]] region.

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The generation featuresmany changes such as 3D cell shaped graphics, more in depth battle scenes and a brand new camera view. The name of the new region is not known yet, but the region probably draws inspiration from the continent of Europe. This is suggested from similarities of the tower that the male player is skating? away from in the trailer,andtheEiffel Tower which is the mainmonument of thecity of Paris, France. Also, a bridge that may be based on the popular London Bridge has also been seen in the game, as seen in the trailer with the female player runningoverit.

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This generation bring72 new kinds of Pokémon in the Kalosregionwithapossible of 8new[[LegendaryPokémon|legendaries]].

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Theonlyknown new Pokémon are the starters [[Chespin]] ({{Type|Grass}}), [[Fennekin]]({{Type|Fire}}), and [[Froakie]]({{Type|Water}}).Themascotshavebeenshownandtheir names are [[Xerneas]] (Exclusive mascot to PokemonXVersion),and[[Yveltal]] (Exclusive mascot to Pokemon YVersion).

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Chronologically,X,Y, OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphiretakeplaceinadifferenttimelinedue to MegaEvolutionexistinginthesegames.

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There has also been a new [[Eeveelution]], or evolution from [[Eevee]], revealed, [[Sylveon]], or Ninfia in Japanese.

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==Features==

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===[[Mega Evolution]]===

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Generation VI comes with a new way of evolving known as Mega Evolution, which grants some Pokémon an extra stage of evolution. A special stone and item is required for this purpose. Several Pokémon from each generation can have this as evolution.

*Generation VI introduced the least Pokémon than any other generation with only 70 Pokémon.

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**Along with [[Generation V]], it also has the least amount of Pokémon with a [[Mega Evolution]] at 1, which is ironic as this generation brought Mega Evolution.

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*Generation VI is the only generation that does not have:

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**A new {{type|bug}}/{{type|poison}} Pokémon

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**A Gym Leader or Elite Four member specializing in {{type|ghost}} Pokémon

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**A new type of [[Poké Ball]]

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**A Department Store

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*This is the first Generation to have games made for mobile devices. This includes "[[Pokémon TCG Online]]" and "[[Camp Pokémon]]".

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*This is the first generation to drop the name "Version" from the name of its games.

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*This is the first Generation to have all starter Pokemon. In [[Pokémon X and Y]], you get the [[Kalos]] starters and the [[Kanto]] ([[Pokémon Red|Red]],[[Pokémon Blue|Blue]]) starters. In [[Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], you get the [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]], [[Johto]], and [[Unova]].

Generation VI (Japanese: 第6世代Dai Roku-sedai) is the first generation of the Pokémon series to be exclusively 3D and overall sixth generation of main series game. It was announced on 4th January 2013 with announcement of Pokémon X and Y. This generation started with Pokémon X and Y in 2013, following with Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire in 2014. This generation features a new region called Kalos, inspired by France, and the return of the Hoenn region.

This generation bring 72 new kinds of Pokémon in the Kalos region with a possible of 8 new legendaries.

Chronologically, X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire take place in a different timeline due to Mega Evolution existing in these games.

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Generation VI comes with a new way of evolving known as Mega Evolution, which grants some Pokémon an extra stage of evolution. A special stone and item is required for this purpose. Several Pokémon from each generation can have this as evolution.